1 Crown - James II 2nd bust

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1687-1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.1 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness2.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3407, KM#463
Obverse descriptionSecond laureate and draped bust of King James II left, legend around.  Note: narrower than first bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: James the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 87·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1687  - TERTIO -
1688  - QVARTO; overdate variety exists -
Catalog ID4502046120
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